R2-D2 build video

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Have you ever wondered what exactly is involved in building a working, radio-controlled R2-D2 robot replica? This vid documents the two-year process of Victor Franco, of Southern California, and his friends building an R2, mainly from scratch-built parts of varying materials, including wood, styrene, resin, and aluminum. He also used some parts provided by members of the R2 Builders Club. Nice work! [Thanks to Chris James and Michelle Iva Cook Hlubinka!]

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6 thoughts on “R2-D2 build video

  1. craig says:

    All those years building, and you only have ONE droid??? He, he, he. Just kidding. Congrats on reaching your goal. How’s it feel at outings finally being like one of us ‘droid wranglers’? Keep an eye on those destructive little kids!

  2. Carnes says:

    Fantastic build!

  3. Alex Dickman says:

    I’m a little verklempt, talk amongst yourselves.

    P.S. I’m SO building jawa costumes for my kids

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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